Peru Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Peru's maternal mortality ratio was 76.80 in 2025, ranked 79th globally. This represents a 50.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Peru's maternal mortality ratio stood at 76.80 in 2025, a rise of +25.80 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 76.80 by 2025. Peru ranked 79th globally.
Peru's maternal mortality ratio has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 40 years, with the all-time peak occurring in 1991 at 201.00 deaths per 100,000 live births. The country's maternal mortality ratio began to decline, reaching a trough of 51.00 in 2023, a notable improvement from the 1985 baseline of 198.00. Despite this progress, Peru's current maternal mortality ratio of 76.80 remains a concern, ranking it 79th globally. Thailand, a peer country, has a comparable ratio of 81.20. The improvement in Peru's maternal mortality ratio is a positive trend, but sustaining this progress will require continued investments in healthcare infrastructure, particularly in rural areas where access to quality maternal care is often limited. A significant shift in the trajectory would be achieved if Peru can reduce its maternal mortality ratio to the global average, which could be facilitated by increased access to skilled birth attendants and improved emergency obstetric care.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 75.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 76.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 76.80 | +25.80 | #79 |
| 2023 | 51.00 | −30.00 | #102 |
| 2022 | 81.00 | −60.00 | #113 |
| 2021 | 141.00 | +66.00 | #123 |
| 2020 | 75.00 | +15.00 | #109 |
| 2019 | 60.00 | −6.00 | #105 |
| 2018 | 66.00 | −1.00 | #109 |
| 2017 | 67.00 | −2.00 | #110 |
| 2016 | 69.00 | −2.00 | #110 |
| 2015 | 71.00 | −2.00 | #110 |
| 2014 | 73.00 | −2.00 | #110 |
| 2013 | 75.00 | −4.00 | #110 |
| 2012 | 79.00 | −4.00 | #111 |
| 2011 | 83.00 | −3.00 | #112 |
| 2010 | 86.00 | −3.00 | #113 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's maternal mortality ratio was 76.80 in 2025. Ranked 79th globally. This represents a 50.6% increase from the previous year.
Peru's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 201.00 in 1991.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Peru was 51.00 in 2023.
Peru ranks 79th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 76.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Peru in 2025 was 76.80. This ranks 79th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_maternal-mortality,
title = {Peru Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}